QUILL requests the very largest givers in the congregation – a very small number– serve as an ad hoc committee for two evenings to select a few names of other, relatively good givers and hand write a carefully worded personal letter to invite yet more generous giving. Of course, we tell you how to select these members. They will handwrite personal letters on personal stationery, which QUILL supplies for them to adapt.
Only the top 50% of present givers usually receive a handwritten letter. The balance of the givers receive either handwritten or personal, word processed letters from one of the good givers. Of course, suggested specimen letters are provided. Included in each letter is a personal pledge card and return, postpaid envelope and a PERSONAL giving-goal-chart.
The letter author of course, indicates his/her present pledge amount and the amount to which he/she is increasing his/her giving. The gist of the letter is simply: “Would you like to set your giving goal to join me/us so we can encourage others to better giving?”
Naturally, you will expect quite explicit directions for each step. You will also expect to be willing to “think outside the box” about pledging and giving and expect to make an important difference in the lives of your members.
THE MECHANICS
The net result after 20 years of churches using QUILL, is that the only churches who have not received a minimum 20% increase in pledging are that handful who made changes to the Control Manual and did not follow instructions. This is why, upon request, we offer a warranty. Your church will experience at least a 20% increase in pledging (usually more) or on request, your fee is refunded.
Of course a good-giving layperson serves as QUILL Clerk, preparing all the personal stationery and other details. All instructions are carefully spelled out and we are available by phone or email to answer questions. There are bulletin inserts for each of three Sundays. One of the ad hoc committee (3 persons) witnesses his/her new-gift decision for each of three Sundays at worship following a most carefully prepared format provided in the QUILL program. All pledges are dedicated on the final Sunday with a suggested ritual.
The net result after 20 years of churches using QUILL, is that the only churches who have not received a minimum 20% increase in pledging are that handful who made changes to the Control Manual and did not follow instructions. This is why, upon request, we offer a warranty. Your church will experience at least a 20% increase in pledging (usually more) or on request, your fee is refunded.Your QUILL Order will contain
- 2 Control Manuals like this, with very detailed instructions to make your campaign hugely successful. Includes step-by-step "how-to" guidance for the QUILL CLERK, how to design the pledge card, pledge log, schedule, exactly what to include in mailings, what materials to acquire, guidance to establish a higher standard of giving, instructions to pastor, finance committee, record keeping forms, personal stationery specimens to create stationery for letter authors, exactly who handwrites what letters to whom, specimen letters for Fund-raising Council to follow, who witnesses on each of three Sundays, how he/she is introduced, follow up guidance, optional continuous QUILL, comprehensive details to provide success.
- 3 to 12 Fund-raising Council Manuals (appropriate to number of Council members) containing all instructions for each member of this small committee of top givers who will handwrite the letters. Full scripturally based rationale for explaining one's personal giving to others, and more.
- Complimentary QUILL on CD
- 3 sets of unique, supportive bulletin inserts, one for each of three Sundays to include in the worship bulletin.
- Unlimited phone and/or E-mail consulting
- Support articles by Ashley Hale and Gary Arnold
- Offer to provide QUILL2 COMPLIMENTARY when provided campaign reports are filed with CFS, Inc.
